MTD 230 Owner's manual

230
MTD
Brand
MTD
Model
230
Category
Snow throwers
Type
Owner's manual
Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,,Tips &Techniques ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty
OF A O A AL
ingle-Stage
nowThrower
Model 230, $230
Model 240, S240
Model 250, S250
Model 260, S260
Model 261, S261
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
IVITDLLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01283A
04/2005
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safety Labels .............................................. p. 3
Safe Operation Practices ........................... p. 4
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .................. p. 6
Know Your Snow Thrower .......................... p. 7
Operating Your Snow Thrower ................... p. 8
Adjustments & Maintenance ................... p. 10
Off-Season Storage .................................. p. 12
Troubleshooting ........................................ p. 13
Parts List ................................................... p. 14
Accessories & Kits ................................... p. 17
Notes .......................................................... p. 18
Warranty ........................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording IVlodel Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationto thesample modelplate providedtothe right.
Youcan locatethe model plateby standing at the operating
position andlookingdown atthe rear ofthe snowthrower.
Thisinformationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer's
website and/or obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservicedealer.
Model Number
_D
www. rntdproducts.corn
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310j
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If youhave difficultyassemblingthis product orhave anyquestions regardingthe controls, operation,ormaintenanceof this
unit,you canseek help fromthe experts.Choose fromtheoptions below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click onthe Service & Support menuoption.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for more information.
MTD _rtt_r,t_fi_a_
O_r C_mp_y
Ser,_ice 8_Suppo_±
Product. Registration
Priwcy P_y
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER
CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE
HAHOSANDFEET.
2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,
ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL
MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.
3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH
GRAVELSURFACES.
4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/or property
ofyourself andothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbefore
attemptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof
this powermachineto
personswho read,
understandand
followthe warnings
and instructionsin this
manualand onthe
machine.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperation inthis
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.
thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet 5.
fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area. 6.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatinginreverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother
looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslippery
surfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes,
whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Donot puthandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedbyaricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor
allow anyonein frontofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowattoofast ofa rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestopbefore
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysusetheclean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil
all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call
(800)800-7310for assistanceand the nameofyournearest
servicingdealer..
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-
mentsectionsofthis manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-
gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe
auger/impellercometoa completestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsandreplacewithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway
engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifsoequipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,un-
derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsin thismanual
andonthemachine.
5
Operation
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and onthe machine.
} ThisOperator'sManual
i coversseveralmodels.
i Snowthrowerfeatures
varybymodel.Not
allfeaturesdiscussed
} inthismanualare
applicabletoalsnow
i ihrowermodels.
NOTE:
Allreferencestoleft
orrightsideofthe
snowthroweris
fromtheoperating
positiononly.
iMPORTANT:
Do not usethe
chute handleto lift
thesnowthrower.
NOTE:This Operator'sManualcoversseveralmodels.
Snowthrowerfeaturesvarybymodel.Notall features
discussedin thismanualareapplicabletoall snow
throwermodels.
Figure 1
Figure 2
NOTE:All referencesto leftor rightsideofthesnow
throwerisfromtheoperatingpositiononly
Contents of Carton
Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin
parentheses.
1. TwoIgnitionKeys(725-0201)
2. 2.6ozBottleof2CycleOil(737-04037)
3. ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)
__, ARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplug
wire and ground itagainst the engineto
preventunintended starting.
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.
2. Makingsurenottopinchthecablein theprocess,
pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas
illustratedin Figure1 untilit clicksintoplace.
3. Tightenthewingknobstosecurethehandleinplace
asin Figure1.
Assembling the Discharge Chute
Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen
packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.
Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:
1. Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing
straightahead. Removethewingknob,flatwasher
andcarriageboltfromthe lowerchute. See Figure2.
2. Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower
chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper
chuteandthelowerchute.
3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed
correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.
IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe
snowthrower.
Figure 3
6
"f AugerControlHandle "_
Chute
FuelCap
ElectricStarterButton
Key
StarterHandle
Primer
SparkPlugAccess
ChokeLever......
ShavePlate /
/
Auger
Figure 4
Choke Lever Auger
4m,c.oKE
Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon
carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine
manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.
Primer
Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto
engine'scarburetortoaidin cold-weather
starting.Referto enginemanualpackedwith
unitformoredetailedinstructions.
Ignition Key
Ignitionkeymust be present,insertedin
keyswitch,andinthe"ON"positionfor
engineto start. IGNITION
Recoil Starter
Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe
engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V
powersource
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requiresuseofa two-prongoutdoorextensioncord
(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower
source/walloutlet.
Spark Plug Cover
Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.
Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintothe
augerhousingandthrowsitoutthedischargechute.
Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe
unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle
isusedtoengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.
Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto
engageauger;releaseittodisengage.
Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusingchute
handle.Pitchofthedischargechutecontrolsangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside
ofthedischargechutebeforepivotingdischargechute
upwardordownward.Retightentheknoboncedesired
positionhasbeenachieved.
Shave Plate
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas
thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto
pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.
Fuel Cap
Removegascaptoaddfuel. Thisunitrunsona mixture
offuelandoil.DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout
firstreadingtheTecumsehenginesoperator'smanualfor
instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil.
NOTE:Thisunitmayincludea fuelplug,whichisonly
usedduringassemblytokeepdirtanddebrisoutof fuel
tank. Discardthefuelplugbeforefillingthefueltank.
7
IMPORTANT:
Thisunitrunsona
mixtureoffuel
andoil.Do NOT
operatethesnow
throwerwithoutfirst
readingthe Tecumseh
engineoperator's
manualfor instructions
regardingproperfuel
and engineoilmixture.
NOTE:
Thisunitmay
includeafuel plug,
which isonly used
duringassemblyto
keepdirt and debris
outof fuel tank.
Discardthe fuel plug
beforefilling the
fuel tank.
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all
instructionsand
warnings onthe
machineand in
this manual before
operating.
Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasolineis
i extremely flammable
i and theVapors are
i explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
i Extinguishcigarettes,
I cigars, pipesand
i othersourcesof
ignition.
The electric starter
must be usedwith a
i properlygrounded
i three-prong
receptacle atall
i times to avoid the
I possibility ofelectric
shock. Follow all
instructionscarefully
priorto operating the
electric starter.
Electric
Starter
Button
(if equipped)
Figure 5A
FuelCap
ChuteAssembl
Wing
Key
StarterHandle
PlugAccess
ChokeLever
\
Figure 5
Before Starting
_ ARNING:Beforestarting the
engine,read, understand,and follow
all instructionsand warnings on the
machine and inthis manual.
Positioning the Discharge Chute
1. Loosenthewingknobfoundon theleftsideofthe
dischargechuteandpivottheupperchuteupward
ordownwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthewing
knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
2. Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusing
thechutehandle.SeeinsetFigure5A.
Fuel And Oil Mixture
Yoursnowthrowerisequippedwithatwo-cycleengine
thatrequiresa mixtureofgasolineandtwocycleoilat a
ratioof50:1.RefertotheTecumsehengineoperator's
manualfordetailedinstructionsregardingthemixtureof
oilandgasolineforyoursnowthrower'sengine.
IMPORTANT:DoNOToperatethesnowthrower
withoutthefuelcapsecurelyinplaceon thefueltank.
Fuel Fill-Up
Checkfuellevelandadd ifnecessary.Followrelated
instructionsintheseparateenginemanualpacked
withyoursnowthrower.
_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handling fuel. Fuelisextremelyflam-
mableand the vapors are explosive.
Neverfuel machine indoorsor while
the engine ishot or running.Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand
other sources of ignition.
To Start Engine
IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedenginestarting,
stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecommendedthat
youreadtheenginemanualalsoincludedwiththisunit.
1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.
Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.
2. Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesure
engineisoutdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.
3. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.TurnkeytoONposition.
4. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainstoyour
unit.SeeFigure5 forlocationofcontrols.
Electric Starter(if equipped)
_ ARNING:Theelectric starter must
be used with a properly grounded
three-prong receptacleat all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto
operating theelectric starter.
1. Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-
wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate
on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.
2. Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire
groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare
notcertain.
3. If your homewiring system isnot a three-wire
grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter
underanyconditions.
4. If your homeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but
a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,oneshould
beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe
electricstarter.
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5. Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,
proceedasfollows.
6. MoveChokeControlto the"Full"position.
7. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxon dashpanel.
Plugtheotherendofpowercordintoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.
9. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.
10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and move
chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntiltheengineruns
smoothly.NextmoveChoketo OFEIfenginefalters,
movechokeimmediatelyto FULLandthengradually
to 1/2thentoOFF.
11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the
outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. MovechokelevertoFULLchokeposition(coldengine
start).
2. ifengineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead
of FULL.
3. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
4. Ifengineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.
NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen
pushing.Additionalprimingmaybenecessaryforfirst
startiftemperatureisbelow15degreesFahrenheit.
5. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeoutslowly,untilit
pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.
6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandletosnap
back.Allowittorewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm
holdon thestarterhandle.
7. Asenginewarmsupand beginstooperateevenly,
rotatechokeleverslowlytothe 1/2Chokeposition.
Whentheenginebeginstorunsmoothly,movethe
choketo theOFFposition.Ifenginefalters,return
to FULLchoke,thenslowlymoveto1/2thenOFF
position.
To Stop Engine
1. Tostopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise.
Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
to preventaccidentalstartingwhileequipmentis
unattended.
Tohelp preventpossiblefreeze-upofstarter,
proceedas follows:
1. Runengineforafew minutesbeforestoppingtohelp
dryoff anymoistureon theengine.
2. ElectricStarter:Connectpowercordtoswitchbox
on engine,thento 120voltACreceptacle.Withthe
enginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspinthe
starterforseveralseconds.Theunusualsoundmade
byspinningthestarterwillnotharmengineorstarter.
.
Disconnectthepowercordfromreceptaclefirst,and
thenfromswitchbox.
RecoilStarter:Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope
witha rapid,continuousfullarmstrokethreeor four
times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loud
clatteringsound,whichisnotharmfultotheengine
or starter.
4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthecarburetor
coverintheareaofthecontrollevers.Also,move
controlleversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leave
chokecontrolintheFULLchokeposition.
5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwire
topreventaccidentalstarting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.
1. Loosenthewingknobfoundon theleftsideofthe
chuteassemblyandpivottheupperchuteupwardor
downwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthewing
knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
2. Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthe
ChuteHandletothrowthesnowinthedesired
direction.SeeinsetFigure5Aon page8.
Clearing Snow
__L ARNING:Neveroperate thesnow
thrower with bystanders in front of or
near the discharge chute opening.
1. Engagetheauger
bysqueezingthe
augercontrolhandle
againsttheupper
handle.See Figure6.
2. Liftup slightlyon the
handletoallowthe
rubberpaddleson
theaugertocontact Figure 6
thepavementandpropelthesnowthrowerforward.
Pushingdownwardonthehandlewillraisethe
augersoff thegroundandstopforwardmotion.
3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill
resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades
whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.
Operating Tips
1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto
helpdryanymoistureontheengine.
2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
__k ARNING:Muffler,engineand
surroundingareasbecome hot and
cancausea burn.Becareful and do
not touch when hot.
WARNING
Muffler, engine and
surrounding areas
become hot and
can cause a burn,
Donottouch:
Never operate the
snow thrower with
bystanders in front of
Ornearthed scharge
chuteopening,
NOTE:
ExCesSiveupward
pressure onthe
handlewill resultin
prematurewear
onthe rubber
auger blades which
WouldnOtbe covered
by warranty.
ExcessiVeUpward
pressureonthehandle
resultinpremature
wear ontherubberauger
bladeswhichWouldnot
becoveredbywarranty.
9
WARNING
Disconnectthe
sparkplugwire
andgrounditagainst
theengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
NEVERattempt
to make any
adjustmentswhile
I the engine is
running, except
where specified in
the operator's
manual.
Before servicing,
repairing,or
inspecting,
disengagethe
control bail and
i stopengine.Wait
until all moving
parts havecome to a
complete stop.
Figure 7
Figure 8
_ ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug
wireand grounditagainst the engine
to preventunintended starting.
__lk ARNING:NEVERattempt to make
any adjustmentswhilethe engineis
running,except wherespecified inthe
operator'smanual.
Shave Plate
1. Tochecktheadjustmentoftheshaveplate,placethe
uniton a levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateand
augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the
shaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,snowmayblowunder
thehousing.Iftheshaveplatewearsoutexcessively,
ortheunitdoesnotself-propel,theshaveplatemay
betoolowand needstobeadjusted.
NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate
installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyoff theground.
2. Toadjust,tipthesnowthrowerbacksothat itrestson
thehandle.Loosenthefourlocknutsand boltswhich
securetheshaveplatetothehousing.See Figure7.
Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten
thenutsandboltssecurely.
Replacing Shave Plate
Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger
housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked
periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave
platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure7.
1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexlocknuts
whichattachittothesnowthrowerhousing.
2. Installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsofthe
carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.
3. Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructions
above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.
NOTE:Call1-800-800-7310forinformationregarding
priceandavailabilityofShavePlateKit753-0451or
contactanauthorizedMTDServiceDealerin yourarea.
Control Cable
Asa resultofboththecontrolcableandthedrivebelt
stretchingduetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe
necessary.
If theaugerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe
enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis
necessary.Proceedasfollows:
Theupperholeinthecontrolhandleprovidesforan
adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe
endofcontrolcablefromthebottomholeinthecontrol
handleand reinsertit intheupperhole.Insertthecable
fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure8.Testthe snow
throwerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.
Carburetor
__ ARNING:If any adjustments needto
be madeto the enginewhile the engine
isrunning(e.g. carburetor), keep
clear of all moving parts.Becareful of
muffler, engine and other surrounding
heatedsurfaces.
10
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanual,packedwith
yourunit,forcarburetoradjustmentinformation
Replacing Belt
__i ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing,
or inspecting,disengagethe control
bail and stop engine.Wait until all
moving partshavecome to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plugwire and
ground itagainst the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Removethebeltcoverbyremovingfivehexscrews.See
Figure9. Thensimplypullthebeltoffbygraspingitfromthe
bottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyouremove
thebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownontheidler
pulleytoreleasethebeltfromunderthebeltkeeper.
Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto
Figure10:
1. Pushdownon theIdlerpulley.
2. Putbelton topoftheaugerpulley,underbeltkeeper.
3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.
4. Pushbeltoverbottomofaugerpulley.
Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.
Engine
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanualforall engine
maintenanceprocedures.
2. Checkengineandsnowthrowerfrequentlyforloose
hardware,andtightenasneeded.
Lubrication
Lubricatepivotpointsonthecontrolhandleandthe
extensionspringattheendofthecontrolcable witha
lightoilonceeveryseasonandbeforestorageofthe
snowthrowerattheendoftheseason.
Replacing Auger Paddles
Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto
wearandshouldbe replacedifanysignsofexcessive
wearispresent.
IMPORTANT:DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddles
towearto thepointwhereportionsofthemetalauger
itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso
canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.
NOTE:Call1-800-800-7310for informationregardingthe
priceandavailabilityofAugerKit753-04472or contact
an authorizedMTDServiceDealerinyourarea.
Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe
self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.
SeeFigure11.
2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger
usingthehardwareremovedearlier.
f
Figure 10
Figure 11
11
Maintenance
WARNIN
Before servicing,
repairing, orinspecting,
disengage thecontrol
bail and stop engine:
Wa t moving
parts have come
to a complete stop:
Disconnect spark plug
wire and ground
engineto
preventunintended
IMPORTANT:
Do NOTalloWthe
auger s rubber paddles
to WeartOthepoint
whereportions of the
metal augeritself can
come _ncontactwith
thepavement.Doing
socan resultin serious
damageto yaur snow
throwerl
WARNING
Never store snow
thrower with fuel
intank indoors or
in poorlyventilated
areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an
open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or gas
appliance.
Drain fuel intoan
approved container
outdoors,away from
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
cool. Do not smoke.
Fuelleft in engine
i during warm weather
deteriorates and
will cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
i Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
products inthe fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
If thesnowthrowerwillnotbe usedfor30 daysor
longer,or ifitistheendof thesnowseasonwhenthe
lastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedsto
bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto
ensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerformany
moreyears.
Preparing Engine
_ ARNING:Neverstore snowthrower
with fuel intank indoorsor in poorly
ventilated areas,where fuel fumes
may reachan open flame,spark or
pilotlight as on a furnace,water
heater,clothes dryer or gasappliance.
NOTE:Itisimportantto preventgumdepositsfrom
forminginessentialfuelsystempartsoftheenginesuch
asthecarburetor,fuelfilter,fuelhoseor tankduring
storage.
CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels(calledgasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) canattract moisture
which leads toseparation and formation ofacids
during storage.Acidic gas candamagethe fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestoragefor30daysor longer.Follow
theseinstructionstoprepareyoursnowthrowerfor
storage:
_ ARNING:Drainfuel intoan approved
container outdoors, awayfrom any
openflame. Becertain engineiscool.
Donot smoke. Fuelleft in engine
during warmweather deteriorates and
will cause serious starting problems.
1. Removeallgasolinefromthecarburetorandthefuel
tanktopreventgumdepositsfromformingon these
partsandharmingtheengine.
2. Runtheengineuntilthefueltankisemptyandit
stopsduetolackoffuel.
3. Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthecarburetorcover. Thetheengine
owner'smanualforcompleteinstructions.
__lh WARNING:Donot drain carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer. Neveruse engine
or carburetor cleaning productsinthe
fuel tank or permanentdamagemay
OCCUr,
4. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce
ofengineoil throughthesparkplugholeintothe
cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrank
theengineseveraltimestodistributetheoil. Replace
sparkplug.
NOTE:Refertotheenginemanualformoreinformation
onpreparingthe snowthrowerengineforstorage.
Preparing Snow Thrower
1. Whenstoringthesnowthrowerinan unventilatedor
metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento rustproof
theequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coatthe
equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings
andcables.
2. Removealldirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.
3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page11.
4. Storeequipmentina clean,dryarea.
NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)isanaccept-
ablealternativeinminimizingtheformationoffuelgum
depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizertogasoline
infueltankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmix
ratiofoundon stabilizercontainer.Runengineatleast
10minutesafteraddingstabilizertoallowitto reach
thecarburetor.Donotdraincarburetorifusingfuel
stabilizer.
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Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution
Engine fails to start i iFue! tankernptyloi StalefueI li Filltankwith cleanfreshgaSoline
2. Improperfue!mixture 21Mixnewfuel ata ratioof50:l
3. Bockedfuelline 31 cleanfuelline
41 Keynotin ONposition 4i insertkeyandtuinto ONposition
5; spark plugwiredisconnected &Connect wireto sparkplug,
Faultysparkplug 6: C!eansparkplugl readjustgap;oi
replace.
7. Enginenotprimed 7, Piimeenginefourtimesl
81 Enginefloodedfromexcessive .......8: wait atleasttenminutesbefore
priming starting
Enginerunserratic 1. Unitrunningonchoke
2. Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel
3. Waterordirtinfuelsystem
4. Carburetoroutofadjustment
I Engineoverheats 1. Carburetoroutofadjustment
Lossof power 1. Sparkplugwireloose
2. Ventingascapplugged
1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.
2. Cleanfuellineandfilltankwith
fresh,cleangasoline.
3. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.
4. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.
1. Refertoenginemanualfor instruction./
1. Firmlyconnectsparkplugwire.
2. Clearvent.
Excessivevibration
1. Loosepartsor damagedauger 1, Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.Check
forpossibledamage.Tightenall
boltsand quts.Repairas needed.If
theproblempersists,takeunittoan
authorizedservicedealer.
Unitfails to self-propel
r ontinueto rotate 1. Cableoutofadjustment.
1Unit fails to discharge
snow
1. Drivecableoutofadjustment
2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged
Chuteassemblyclogged.
2. Shearpinsheared.
3. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger
4 Augercontrolcableoutof
adjustment.
5. Augerbeltlooseor damaged.
1. Adjustcontrolcablefollowinginstruc-
tionson page9 ofthismanual
2. Replacedrivebelt.
!
1. Adjustaugercontrolcableas |
shownin "MakingAdjustments"on
!
page10.
1. Stopengineanddisconnectspark
plugwire.Cleanchuteandinside
ofaugerhousingwithclean-out
toolor stick.
2. Replaceshearpin.
3. Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectthesparkplugwire.
Removeobjectfromauger.
4. Adjustaugercontrolcable
5. Replaceaugerbelt.
_IOTE:Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,contactyournearestauthorizedservicerepresentativeor
call1-866-800-7310fortheCustomerSupportCenter.Refertotheenginemanualformoreenginerelatedinformation.
13
pleasedoNOr
returnthe unittothe
retailerfromwhich itwas
purchased,without first
contactingCustomer
SuPport:
Logonto
www,mtdproducts;com
or call a customer
service representative
at 1(800) 800.7310or
(330) 220.,4683,
Note:
Youwili needthe
modelnumberand
serial number ifand
whencallingCustomer
SupPort,logging
onto ourwebsiteand
contaCtingaServiCe
dealer: Pleaserefer
to page2 ofthis
manual for information
regardinglocatingand
recordingyour-odel
and serial nUmber&
\i_.:............................................)
i
i
You can determine which drive
pulley system your unit has
by measuring this hole. Units
with a 3/8" hole use these part
numbers.
,. j
You can determine which drive
pulley system your unit has
by measuring this hole. Units
a 1/4" hole use these part
numbers.
14
1 629-0236 ExtensionCord 1 28 712-04064 Hex FlangeLockNut,1/4-20 1
2 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24x .75 1 29 726-0299 PushCap,1/2" 2
6 710-1003 Screw,#10-16x.625 2 30 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 1
4 710-3025 HexScrew,5/16-18x .625 4 31 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x .938x .120 4
5 712-04063 HexFlangeLockNut,5/16-18 2 32 736-0326 FiatWasher.510x 1.0x .125 1
6 725-0157 PushMountCableTie 1 33 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4 1
7 726-0154 PushMountCableTie 1 34 741-0600 BallBearing17x 40x 12 2
8 726-0205 Clamp,Hose 2 35 684-04168 IdlerPulley(Pulleyhole1/4") 1
9 736-0119 Washer,Lock5/16 4 36 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer.25 1
10 736-0159 FiatWasher.349 x .879x .063 1 37 712-0896 HexLockNut1/4-28 1
11 747-04150 GasTankSupportWire 1 38 784-5174 BearingCup 2
12 7511825510 ChokeLeverKnob 1 39 790-00238A IdlerBrkt.w/Brake(Pulleyholel/4") 1
13 751-0535 Hose,FuelLine 18 40 790-00045 BeltCover 1
14 751-10023 Tank,Fuel 1 41 756-0625 CableRoller 1
15 751-10278 Cap,Fuel 1 42 735-04033 RubberPaddle 2
16 754-0101A V-Belt,1/2 1 43 735-04032 CrescentSpiral 4
17 756-0416B PulleyHalf,.625IDx2.25OD 2 44 684-04025A AugerAxle 1
18 756-0475 Pulley,1/2 V1/2-20LHx6.0 1 45 7510009636 RecoilHandle,Mitten(Optional) 1
19 790-00225 2-CycleMountingBracket 1 46 7512B1476 Primer 1
20 734-04070 Wheel,7x 1.61Dia. Tread 2 47 738-0924 CarriageScrew1/4-28 1
21 684-04027A AugerAssemblyComplete 1 48 684-04167 AugerAssemblyHousing21" 1
22 710-0106 HexScrew,1/4-20x 1.00Gr.5 1 49 790-00238 IdlerBrkt.w/Brake (Pulleyhole3/8") 1
23 710-0642 HexScrew 1/4-20x .75Gr.5 1 50 756-0313 IdlerPulley(3/8"hole) 1
24 710-0653 Self-tappingScrew1/4-20x .375 1 51 710-0191 HexScrew3/8-24x 1.25 1
25 710-0896 HexScrew,1/4-14x0.625" 24 52 712-0116 JamLockNut 3/8--24 1
26 710-1005 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-14x .50" 6 53 7519630 RecoilHandle(Optional) 1
27 710-3008 HexScrew5/16-18x .75 1 54 722-3022 FoamTape.625X.25 2
OTES:Fora properworkingmachine,
seFactoryApprovedParts. V-beltsare/
signedtoengageanddisengagesafely. I
substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcanbe /
ngerousbynotdisengagingcompletelyJ
NOTE: Snow thrower features/components vary by model. NOT all parts listed above and pictured on the previous
page are standard equipment.
15
For parts and/or
accessories
please call
1-800-800-7310,or
1-330-220-4683.
www.mtdproducts.com
PartL=st,
For parts and/or
accessories
please call
1-800-800-7310,or
1-330-220-4683.
www.mtdproducts.com
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_-?:_i!?iq!ii!iI
1 684-04127 ChuteAssembly 1
2 710-04071 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 1.0" 1
3 710-0451 CarriageBolt5/16-18x0.750" 1
4 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 6
5 720-0284 ChuteKnobAssembly 1
6 731-04388A ChuteHandle 1
7 731-04426A UpperChute 1
8 736-0159 Washer 1
9 710-0487 CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0Gr.1 2
10 720-0284 HandleKnobAssembly5/16-18 2
11 725-0157
12 736-0451
13 747-04165
14 749-1092A
15 684-04044*
684-04043**
16 710-04187
17 710-1003
18 710-1882
CableTie
SaddleWasher.320x .93
Bail,GullWing
UpperHandle,
ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.4.5hp.
ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.3.5hp.
Screw,1/4-15x .50
Self-tappingScrew,#10-16x .625"
HexFlangeScrew5/16-18x 1.50Gr.5
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
5
2
19 712-0252 HexNut5/8-32x .12Special 1
20 725-2018 KeySwitch-ElectricStart 1
21 736-0225 LockWasherInternal.625x 1.058 1
22 736-0400 FiatWasher.194"x .62"x .063 5
23 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 1
24 736-0362 FiatWasher.330x 1.25x .06 2
25 710-0134 Screw,1/4-20x.62 8
26 710-3008 TrussMachineScrew,5/16-18x .75 1
27 712-04064 HexFlangeLockNut,1/4-20 9
28 731-1033 ShavePlate,19.88 1
29 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x.938x .120 4
30 746-04237 ControlCable 1
31 749-04114 LowerHandle 1
32 725-0201 IgnitionKey 2
33 731-1133C SparkPlugCover 1
34 731-04127 LowerChute5"Dia 1
35 731-04353 Ring-LowerChute 1
36 731-04886 Chute,Adapter5"Dia 1
37 732-04111 ChuteAdjustmentSpring 1
38 731-0511 StripTrim 3
* Model230/S230,250/$250,& 260/$260
**Model240/$240
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Forparts and/or
accessories
please call
1-800-800-7310,or
1-330-220-4683.
www.mtdproducts.com
For parts and/or
accessories
please call
1-800-800.7310,or
1-330-220-4683.
www.mtdproducts.com
Thefollowingaccessoriesand kitsare availablefor single-stage,two-cycle snowthrowers.Seethe
retailerfromwhich you purchasedyoursnow thrower,an authorizedMTD Service Dealeror phone
(800) 800-7310for informationregardingprice and availability
0EM-390-697
0EM-390-996
0EM-737-0325
753-0451
753-04472
ElectricStartKit
'fitsmodelswitha two-cycleTecumseh3 HPor 3.5HPengine)
ElectricStartKit
'fitsmodelswitha two-cycleTecumseh4.5HP- 5.5HPengine)
MTDtwo-cyclesnowthroweroil (containssix2.6oz.bottles)
ShavePlate(includesreplacementshaveplateand hardware)
RubberAugerKit,SnowThrowerSingleStage
18
Forparts and/or
accessories
please call
1-800-800-7310,or
1-330-220-4683.
www.mtdproducts.com
19
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship
fora periodoftwo(2) yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase
andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto
bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly
applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance
withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen
subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper
maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause
ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor
useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse
withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto
anyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,or
contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019,or
call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683or log on to our Web site at
www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse
orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
No impliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable
periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the partsas identi-
fied. Noother expresswarranty, whether written or oral, exceptas
mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,includinga dealer
or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe
periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacement
of the productas set forth above.
Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable
for incidentalor consequential loss or damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substitute or replacementlawncare
services or for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshallvoid thiswarranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-
rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
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